Descent in Tagalog

“Descent” in Tagalog translates to “pagbaba”, “pinagmulan”, or “lahi” depending on context—whether referring to physical downward movement, ancestry, or lineage. Understanding these nuances helps communicate more precisely in Filipino conversations.

Let’s explore the different meanings and uses of this versatile term:

[Words] = Descent

[Definition]:

• Descent /dɪˈsent/
• Noun 1: An act of moving downwards, dropping, or falling.
• Noun 2: A person’s origin or ancestry; family lineage.
• Noun 3: A downward slope or path.
• Noun 4: A decline or deterioration in condition or quality.

[Synonyms] = Pagbaba, Pinagmulan, Lahi, Paglusong, Angkan, Pag-ibis, Paglapag

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The plane began its descent toward the airport runway.
• Ex1_PH: Ang eroplano ay nagsimula ng pagbaba nito patungo sa runway ng paliparan.
• Ex2_EN: She is of Filipino descent but was born in America.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay Filipino ang lahi ngunit ipinanganak sa Amerika.
• Ex3_EN: The hikers carefully navigated the steep descent down the mountain.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga naglalakad ay maingat na naglakbay sa matarik na pagbaba ng bundok.
• Ex4_EN: His family traces their descent from Spanish colonizers.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang pamilya ay sinusubaybayan ang kanilang pinagmulan mula sa mga kolonisador na Espanyol.
• Ex5_EN: The country’s descent into chaos worried international observers.
• Ex5_PH: Ang paglusong ng bansa sa kaguluhan ay nagpabahala sa mga internasyonal na tagamasid.